‘This is how many games Thomas Frank has to avoid Tottenham sack’
Thomas Frank has struggled to make a positive impact during his sixth-month spell at Tottenham.
Frank was appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement after Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League table last season, but they did win the Europa League.
Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup on 11 January, ensuring they have now won just one of their past seven games in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League table heading into the London derby against West Ham on Saturday (17 January).
Nuno Espirito Santo is also fighting to save his job, with the Hammers seven points from safety in the relegation zone.
Tottenham are facing ‘big’ Thomas Frank issue as sack decision looms
Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Frank could be sacked as the Tottenham manager if the next two or three games don’t go their way.
The north London giants face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and Burnley in the Premier League after this weekend’s clash against West Ham.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I think the injury situation is a big issue and I think the manager is a big issue as well because clearly he’s not really started well.
“I think you’ve got to start relatively well in this situation. I don’t think you can have as bad a start as he’s had and easily survive.
“He’s probably got two or three games. If two or three games now go against him, he’s probably going to get changed.
“That’s a big problem for the development of a new Tottenham, regardless of whether Daniel Levy is there or not.”
Frank joined Tottenham from Brentford, where he was hugely successful during his seven years in charge.
Who could replace Frank as Tottenham manager?
Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (13 January) Tottenham could appoint an interim manager until the end of the season if they decide to sack Frank.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has emerged as an early contender to replace the Danish manager.
However, Spurs could have to wait until the end of the season to appoint Glasner, whose contract at Selhurst Park expires on 30 June.
The Austrian manager has also been linked with Man United, but Palace’s poor run of form has raised questions around whether he is the right man to take over at Old Trafford.
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